22、Mischael Joseph Jackson (born on August 29,1958) was an American recording artist, entertainer and businessman. In early 1980s, he became an important figure in popular music. The popularity of his music videos, such as “Beat It”, “Billie Jean” and “Thriller”, helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as “Black or White” and “Scream” made Jackson a famous person on MTV in 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and sound style influenced hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists.

Jackson donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his organization charity singles and support of 39 charities. The singer had experienced heath concerns since the early 1990s and conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. Jackson married twice and fathered three children.

One of the few artists to have been inducted（进入）into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records---including one for “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time”---13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career---more than any other male artists in the Hot 100 era---and the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. As one of the world’s most famous men, Jackson’s highly publicized personal life, as well as his successful career, made him a part of popular culture for almost forty years.

1．What is the main idea of the passage?

       A．The popularity of Michael Joseph Jackson’s music videos.

       B．The health concerns and the finances of Michael Joseph Jackson.

       C．Michael Joseph Jackson’s successful career.

       D．The brief introduction to Michael Joseph Jackson.

2．Which of the following statements in TRUE according to the passage?

       A．Since the late 1990s, he has become an important figure in popular music.

       B．Jackson made a number of physically complicated dance techniques popular.

       C．The singer experienced health concerns in the early 1980s.

       D．Only in America the sale of his works is over 750 million units.

3．What does the underlined word in the first paragraph mean?

       A．Special.               B．Interesting.          C．Pleasant.             D．Useful.

4．What has made him a part of popular culture for almost forty years?

       A．An important figure in popular music.

       B．Millions of dollars donated and raised for beneficial causes.

       C．His other achievements such as Guinness World Records.

       D．His highly publicized personal life and successful career.

20、Apples are usually sold by       weight, and eggs are sometimes sold by    dozen.

A．the; the          B．the; a          C．/; a          D．/; the

19、         , the color of the dress doesn’t          you, and secondly it’s too expensive.

A．To begin with; suit                                      B．Firstly; fit

C．Firstly of all; fit                                          D．Above all; suit

18、The climate in the northeast         the old couple. So they’ll move to the south, where the warm sunshine and fresh air can keep them        .

A．doesn’t agree with; alive                              B．isn’t suited; alive

C．doesn’t suit; fit                                           D．doesn’t fit for; fit

17、There are a lot of students in the reading room, most of        with their eyes        on and their heads bent over their books.

A．whom; fixing        B．them; fixed          C．whom; fixed          D．them; fixing

16、His disguise（伪装）was so good that I had no           of his real identity.

A．wonder          B．suspicion         C．hesitation         D．thought

15、I always have so many things to         when I come into the office after a trip abroad.

A．add to                                                 B．contribute to

C．attend to                                             D．devote to

14、—Have you seen the movie “2012”? It’s quite thrilling.

—No, I       to buy a ticket, but it          cats and dogs.

A．have intended, was raining                           B．intended, had rained

C．have intended, rained                                   D．had intended, was raining